Business Development Assistant - Occupational Health

RPS; Birmingham; Remote; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in occupational health is seeking a Business Development Assistant to enhance client engagement and contribute to company growth. This remote role involves extensive travel across the UK, offering a unique opportunity to gain experience in a dynamic environment and develop a career in sales.

Benefits

Car or car allowance

Bonus opportunities

Personal development plan

Qualifications

• Proven experience in business development, sales or account management in occupational health, healthcare or similar.
• Strong understanding of occupational health services and regulations.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market research to identify trends and potential clients.
• Develop and implement business development strategies.
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Presentation

Self-motivated

Results-oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, health, sciences, or related field

Tools

CRM software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

RPS are seeking a Business Development Assistant to support in growing our existing business and bringing in new clients to our Occupational Health business. This role is remote but will require extensive travel throughout the UK.

The role offers a competitive salary, along with a car or car allowance and bonus.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone at the start of their sales career to gain valuable experience and grow with a forward-thinking team. If you're ready to take on a new challenge, we want to hear from you!

About The Team

The RPS Occupational Health team are recognised experts in their respective fields who work for a diverse range of end-clients, as well as contributing into wider RPS and Tetra Tech integrated service propositions.

Our Business Development team is well established and helps drive the growth in our business. As a result of our continuing company growth, we are looking for a Business Development Manager to join our team to help continue this growth in the occupational health marketplace.

About You

As a key member of the Occupational Health business, your role as Business Development Assistant is critical to helping us grow and expand our current client portfolio.

You will work alongside our Bid and Implementation team, and supporting our clinical and service delivery teams, you will be responsible for day-to-day business development and sales-led marketing support to deliver new work generation.

You will be passionate and focussed on solving problems that matter. If you enjoy variety, want to feel part of a team, and valued as an individual, then RPS is the home for you.

Your Responsibilities

• Conduct market research to identify trends and potential clients.
• Develop and implement business development strategies.
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.
• Prepare and present proposals to prospective clients.
• Attend industry events for networking and promotion.
• Collaborate with internal teams for service delivery.
• Monitor and report on business development activities.
• Stay updated on industry regulations and trends.
  
  

Skills, Knowledge, And Experience

• Proven experience in business development, sales or account management in occupational health, healthcare or similar.
• Strong understanding of occupational health services and regulations.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Self-motivated and results-oriented.
• Proficient in CRM software and Microsoft Office Suite.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, health, sciences, or related field desirable.
• Full UK Driving Licence
  
  

What’s in it for you?

A personal development plan and a transparent career pathway puts you in the driving seat of your career and you’ll be supported as far as you want to go. A career here is far from ordinary. Here you’re not a number, you are part of the solution.

Why RPS?

We’re a connected community, working together to achieve exceptional outcomes. We understand the need to work flexibly, empowering our people to create a work-life balance that’s right for them. We also understand the importance of collaboration and social connection in the office environment. With agile offices and hybrid working offered as standard, we trust our people to find the right balance to meet client needs – this is a workplace that works for you.

About RPS, a Tetra Tech Company

RPS, part of Tetra Tech since January 2023, is a global firm that defines, designs, and manages projects in urbanisation, natural resources, and sustainability. As part of Tetra Tech’s 28,000-strong team across 550 offices in over 120 countries, we deliver solutions that create lasting value in an increasingly urbanised and resource-scarce world. By leveraging our global expertise, we enable our clients to develop winning solutions for their clients and communities.

As a Tetra Tech company, RPS is proud to provide market-leading development and project opportunities for our people, supporting their growth while addressing the challenges that matter. Our people drive our success, and this is where you come to build a career.

Join our team and discover why we're the top choice in our field!

What happens next?

If we feel you are a good match, we will be in touch to arrange a competency interview. If this opportunity suits your career journey, we’d love to hear from you. All applications will be considered. Ready to apply? Please have your CV ready and continue with your application online.

Recruitment Agencies

We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on this list. Please refer to the careers page on our website if you require any further information.